Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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CHINA ICHIBAN BUFFET

800 S FEDERAL HWY · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33341

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3578748
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10758303
DBPR license1624375

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 13, 2025 4:22 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 14, 2025 8:58 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed container with packaged raw beef stored on shelf above bagged raw onions in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 16 rodent droppings in dry storage area around water heater and behind washer and dryer. 2. Observed 6 rodent droppings under counter at sushi prep area. 3. Observed 2 rodent droppings under drain board in ware washing area. Operator cleaned areas at the time of inspection. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Observed raw, shucked oysters on metal pans in walk in freezer without any labeling or tags attached. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate01C-05-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Observed tags stored in plastic jug not in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate01C-04-4

Intermediate – Container of raw pre-shucked clams/mussels/oysters does not have a proper label. See stop sale. Observed raw, shucked oysters on metal pans in walk in freezer without any labeling or tags attached. See Stop Sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed yellow and blue toxic substances in spray bottles, stored beneath the hand sink not labeled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Observed opened personal can of Red Bull and opened bottle of coca-cola on food prep table opposite hibachi station. 2. Observed two personal opened water bottles on food prep table opposite fryers in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed cracks and holes in floor tile throughout kitchen, prep, and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One light not shielded in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at the Hibachi station. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths observed stored on food prep table opposite fryers, at hibachi station prep table, and at cook line in kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.